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BG07 FUA

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 FUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,999 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 134,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,692 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to wear indicators 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 109,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to wear indicators 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,877 miles

Front wipers noisey

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,877 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front wipers noisey

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,455 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre deep ridge in sidewall 225/45/17

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,845 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BG07 FUA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG07 FUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG07 FUA registered?

BG07 FUA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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